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Southwest Pasta Salad

Southwest Pasta Salad: A Zesty Summer Delight to Savor

Enjoy a vibrant and refreshing Southwest Pasta Salad, packed with colorful veggies and grilled chicken, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Substitute with penne or farfalle for a different twist
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse before using
  • 1 can Corn Canned, fresh, or frozen
For the Freshness
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
For the Protein
  • 2 cups Grilled Chicken Diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Chipotle Ranch Dressing Substitute with regular ranch for a milder flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water.
  2. Rinse the black beans and corn under cool water in a colander.
  3. Dice the bell pepper, chop the red onion, and slice the cherry tomatoes. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the cooled pasta, beans, corn, vegetables, cilantro, and chicken to the bowl.
  5. Drizzle the chipotle ranch dressing over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is customizable; feel free to swap out ingredients based on preference. Best served chilled and can be prepared in advance for gatherings.

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